---
type: "term"
title: "Malicious Code"
description: "Code written with harmful intent, distinguished in TLCTC between: Exploit Code: Targets specific vulnerabilities to modify software behavior ( 2/ 3) Malware Code: Operates within expected execution paths for harmful purposes ( 7) Malware Software: Comprehensive suite of tools (foreign code) that may incorporate multiple techniques, including exploit capabilities"
resource: "tlctc:term:malicious-code"
tags:
  - "glossary"
---
# Malicious Code

Code written with harmful intent, distinguished in TLCTC between:

- **Exploit Code:** Targets specific vulnerabilities to modify software behavior (#2/#3)
- **Malware Code:** Operates within expected execution paths for harmful purposes (#7)
- **Malware Software:** Comprehensive suite of tools (foreign code) that may incorporate multiple techniques, including exploit capabilities